What Came First? Melody Or Rhythm? |
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Nov 17 2010, 12:48 PM
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Today's lesson features nice melodies by Laszlo suitable for all levels of playing.
To me the melody is the most important thing in music - however the way you approach writing music/melodies is not always obvious, so... What came first? The Melody or the Rhythm? When you create songs what do you typically create first? |
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Nov 17 2010, 01:03 PM
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For me it's rhythm. But I've been told by my friend that starting with the melody is the approach for making hit songs
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Nov 17 2010, 04:24 PM
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I'm not sure which is first since the rhythm is part of a good melody, but I believe I am thinking more about the melody first.
In general however, I'd have to point out that our very own human heartbeat suggests that the rhythm "came first" when it comes to the "chicken or the egg" style of question. -------------------- ::jafomatic
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Nov 17 2010, 04:33 PM
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Rhythm! Heavy chunky brutal rhythms! Lulz.
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Nov 17 2010, 07:14 PM
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When I'm composing its often rhythm first but it should definitive be way around - starting with a melodies in order to have strong song (depending on the style you are playing).
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Nov 17 2010, 09:03 PM
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Definitely melody for me too. Melody is what touches my heart in a song
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Nov 18 2010, 01:52 AM
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this is for great debate. But to me, it's been melody. Although I've had interesting results starting with rhythm or harmony,
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Nov 23 2010, 06:37 PM
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Both are equally important, and bound to each other. Silence is just as important as the notes in music.
When composing, it's cool to start from a vocal melody and a riff on a guitar. I believe all good songs need strong melody on vocal and then - good rhythm. Lead guitar lines can be compared to some extent to lead vocal lines - they need to have strong melody and strong rhythm to support the notes within the melody and give them proper weight. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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